Josee Lacasse’s Bio
September 29th, 2009 by MichaelJosee Lacasse
Born in Montreal, Canada, Josee started skiing at two years old and racing at six. She won her first Canadian National title at fifteen. At eighteen, she was named to the Canadian National Ski Team on which she competed for seven years. Her accomplishments include capturing third place in a World Cup Giant Slalom; representing her country at the Olympics in Calgary, placing 11th in GS and 16th in Slalom. In 1991, while earning a business degree from Sierra Nevada College, she won the University World Championships in Sapporo, Japan. Perhaps Josee’s most important accomplishment has been raising her two daughters, Zoe and Danika.
Josee is the head coach of the Diamond Peak Ski Team. She is fully certified by the Professional Ski Instructors of America, and United States Ski Association . She shares her passion for skiing with coaches and young skiers.